Unidentified curved-horn moths.

Attracted to UV light. It is a very small moth of approximately 6 mm body length.

comments (5)

Christine Young

Lion

Tuta and Scrobipalpa are both in the family Gelechiidae and look similar to your moth. But, I don't know which genus (if either) would be a better match. Posted 3 months ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Christine. Going by image comparison I would say Tuta absoluta ,but searching through info on the l.net makes Scrobipalpa aptatella also a contender. For now I give up. Posted 3 months ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I came to the same conclusion, lol. Posted 3 months ago
  2. 1. Ernst
      
      Lion
      
      Great minds think alike. Posted 3 months ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        ;) Posted 3 months ago

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By Ernst

Uploaded May 28, 2025. Captured May 27, 2025 12:00 in 65 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.